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Kochi plans 12-minute Water Metro ride from Aluva to airport
Kochi Water Metro is exploring a proposal to connect Aluva Metro station with Kochi International Airport via a high-speed electric boat service, cutting the 7.5-km journey to around 12 minutes, reports TNIE.…
The Story in Brief
Kochi Water Metro is exploring a proposal to connect Aluva Metro station with Kochi International Airport via a high-speed electric boat service, cutting the 7.5-km journey to around 12 minutes, reports TNIE. If realised, it would be India's first airport linked by a Water Metro network.
The plan includes a skywalk between Metro and Water Metro terminals, an integrated ticketing system, and a check-in facility at the Water Metro terminal by CIAL. A hydrological study by KMRL, expected this week, will assess environmental feasibility, including flood risks. Currently, the road journey takes 25-50 minutes.
The Indian Opinion
The proposal is a welcome alternative for Kochi's airport traffic, but hype should not outrun reality. The hydrological study is still incomplete, and flood-prone areas along the Periyar may scupper plans. Until the pre-feasibility report is out and the integrated ticketing system is tested, this remains an idea on paper. Will the study, due this week, confirm that the route is safe during monsoon?
Source: english.mathrubhumi.com
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